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Foundation of the Pennsylvania Medical Society

EIN 37-1732501 · Mechanicsburg, PA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FOUNDATION OF THE PENNSYLVANIA MEDICAL SOCIETY PROVIDES PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUAL PHYSICIANS AND OTHERS THAT IMPROVE THE WELL-BEING OF PENNSYLVANIANS AND SUSTAIN THE FUTURE OF MEDICINE.

Income
$4.6 million
Spending
$3.4 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
30.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 54%
Employees
25
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$382,335, trustee

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 30.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 26% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 65% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $967,872 spent. NURSES' HEALTH PROGRAM (NHP) PROVIDES PEER ASSISTANCE MONITORING TO PENNSYLVANIA NURSES, DIETITIAN-NUTRITIONISTS, AND STUDENT NURSES WHO ARE EXPERIENCING ISSUES RELATED TO SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS, MENTAL HEALTH OR OTHER BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS. NHP PEER ASSISTANCE MONITORING ALLOWS FOR THE COLLECTION OF DOCUMENTATION TO MAKE SURE THAT PARTICIPANTS ARE HEALTHY AND CAN SAFELY PRACTICE THEIR CHOSEN PROFESSIONS. IN 2024, THE NHP RECEIVED 858 REFERRALS, AND MONITORED OVER 749 ACTIVE CASES.
  2. $774,828 spent. PHYSICIANS' HEALTH PROGRAM (PHP) PROVIDES PEER ASSISTANCE MONITORING SERVICES TO PENNSYLVANIA PHYSICIANS, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, DENTISTS, AND OTHER ELIGIBLE LICENSED PROFESSIONALS AND TRAINEES WHO ARE EXPERIENCING ISSUES RELATED TO SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS, MENTAL HEALTH OR OTHER BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS. PHP PEER ASSISTANCE MONITORING ALLOWS FOR THE COLLECTION OF DOCUMENTATION TO MAKE SURE THAT PARTICIPANTS ARE HEALTHY AND CAN SAFELY PRACTICE THEIR CHOSEN PROFESSIONS. IN 2024, THE PHP RECEIVED 197 REFERRALS, AND MONITORED OVER 360 ACTIVE CASES.
  3. $583,671 spent. LIFEGUARD, A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED PROGRAM, IS A VANGUARD FOR ADDRESSING CLINICAL COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT NEEDS FOR PHYSICIANS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS. CONCEPTUALIZED BY DOCTORS FOR DOCTORS, LIFEGUARD PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT SERVICES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REMEDIATION TAILORED TO INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. THROUGH INDIVIDUALLY CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMS, LIFEGUARD PROVIDES AN UNBIASED ASSESSMENT OF PHYSICIAN CLINICAL PERFORMANCE WITH THE GOAL OF ENHANCING PATIENT SAFETY AND QUALITY OF CARE. SINCE INCEPTION, LIFEGUARD HAS SERVED PHYSICIANS IN 31 STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN 2024, 49 PHYSICIANS COMPLETED THEIR RESPECTIVE LIFEGUARD PATHWAY.
  4. $106,115 spent. NUMBER OF OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED DURING THE YEAR, INCLUDING BOOKKEEPING AND OTHER SERVICES.
  5. $410,015 spent. STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES EASES THE STRESS OF FUNDING A MEDICAL EDUCATION BY OFFERING SCHOLARSHIPS AND AFFORDABLE LOANS WITH PERSONALIZED CUSTOMER SERVICE TO PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENTS ATTENDING MEDICAL SCHOOL. THE STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM HELPS MEDICAL STUDENTS FULFILL THEIR DREAMS OF BECOMING PHYSICIANS. IN 2024, 62 LOANS TOTALING $795,000 AND 28 SCHOLARSHIPS TOTALING $150,100 WERE AWARDED. SINCE 1948, OVER $25.5 MILLION IN LOANS AND SCHOLARSHIPS HAVE BEEN AWARDED TO 4,893 STUDENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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